Everyone has a dream job, that one job that aligns with their interests, skill set and work style. Not many people ever have the good fortune to work their dream job, but last month Dr. Antonia Richburg got that opportunity when she officially assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Forsyth County (UWFC).
For months candidates campaigned and did their part to gain the trust of voters ahead of the 2022 midterm election. Although official results won’t be ready for a few days, here’s a look at the early results in some of the most talked about local races.
With three seats up for grabs and the possibility of a majority party shift, the race for District A and at-large seats on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners may be some of the most anticipated races on the local ballot.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for their dedicated service to the citizens of Forsyth County, last week the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners honored Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center of Forsyth County with a resolution.
To ensure voters have all the information they need to cast their ballots on Nov. 8, the Black Political Awareness League, The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, and The Chronicle are bringing the candidates to the people. Leading up to the election, candidates in some of the most impactful races have been invited to participate in open forums.
After several acres of land in the Happy Hill neighborhood were almost sold last month, the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association (HHNA) and Housing Justice Now, is calling on Councilmember Annette Scippio to do her part to help preserve the history and heritage of Happy Hill.
For the past four years, working right through the pandemic, the Shared-Use Kitchen at the Enterprise Center has been helping food businesses grow, adding to the East Winston economy and beyond. Against the backdrop of the highly competitive, costly food-service field, the participants in this program, all people of color, rent space for $500 a month, giving them a jumpstart to their dreams.
Today, Thursday, Sept. 22, United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (UMMBC) will officially break ground on Metropolitan Village, a mixed-use development in the heart of East Winston.